Now, as time has passed, I would have to agree with you. At the time, I didn't see it for what it was. Now, as time has a tendency to both heal all wounds, and provide a maturity or perspective on the issue, I would agree with you 100 percent. The company was glad to let him work without a medical, likely used that as leverage to manipulate the relationship.

Interesting read:

http://repository.jmls.edu/cgi/viewc...text=courtdocs


Some of these comments are doozies.....

" “If you guys take more than three or four days a month in military leave, you’re just taking advantage of the system.”;
“I used to be a guard guy, so I know the scams you guys are running.”;
“Your commander can wait. You work full time for me. Part-time for him. I need to speak with you, in person, to discuss your responsibilities here at Continental Airlines.”;
“Continental is your big boss, the Guard is your little boss.”;
“It’s getting really difficult to hire you military guys because you’re taking so much military leave.”;
“You need to choose between CAL and the Navy.”

Original filing: https://cases.justia.com/federal/dis...?ts=1411574760